Elder Care Services in New Zealand
Browse all service types — each category includes a plain-language explanation of what the service involves, who provides it, what it costs, and listings of providers across New Zealand.
Housing and care options
Retirement Villages — Independent living with community, security, and support on hand. For people who are still largely independent but want a supportive community environment.
Home Care and Support — Help at home: personal care, companionship, practical tasks, and transport. The widest range of options for keeping a parent at home safely.
Rest Homes and Residential Care — Full-time care for those who can no longer live independently. Includes rest home, hospital-level, and specialist dementia care.
Dementia Care — Specialist support for people living with dementia and memory conditions, from in-home support through to secure residential care.
Respite Care — Short-term care giving family carers a break. Available in-home, through day programmes, or as short residential stays.
Professional advice
Legal Help — Elder law specialists covering enduring power of attorney, wills, estate planning, and retirement village contracts.
Financial Advice — Specialists in retirement planning, the Residential Care Subsidy, asset testing, and aged care funding.
Practical support
Transport Services — Getting to appointments and staying connected to community when driving is no longer possible.
Meal Delivery — Nutritious meals delivered to the door across New Zealand.
Community and Social — Groups, clubs, activities, and connection for older New Zealanders.
Funding - What types of funding are available for elder care in NZ.
NOT SURE WHICH SERVICE YOUR PARENT NEEDS?
Our practical guides explain the options in plain language. Start with the difference between a retirement village and a rest home, or our guide on how to assess whether a parent is safe living alone. Both help clarify what type of support is most appropriate.